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Alabama's 2012 football season.

By Compiled by Joe Alexander

on January 6, 2013 8:00 PM

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Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jamie Martin) less

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in ... more

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Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) makes a touchdown catch as Georgia defensive back Damian Swann (5) defends during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, ... more

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2012 file photo, Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) reacts after an Alabama field goal against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. The quarterback announced Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, that he is returning for his senior season instead of entering the NFL draft. Alabama All-American linebacker C.J. Mosley also wants to graduate next December. Mosley said " there's lot I still haven't accomplished yet as far as football goals." (AP Photo/Jamie Martin, file) less

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2012 file photo, Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) reacts after an Alabama field goal against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college ... more

Running back Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates following Alabama's 32-28 win over the Georgia Bulldogs to win the SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on December 1, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) less

Running back Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates following Alabama's 32-28 win over the Georgia Bulldogs to win the SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on December 1, 2012 in Atlanta, ... more

Wide receiver Amari Cooper #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a fourth quarter touchdown pass in front of defensive back Damian Swann #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on December 1, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less

Wide receiver Amari Cooper #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a fourth quarter touchdown pass in front of defensive back Damian Swann #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the SEC Championship Game at the ... more

Wide receiver Amari Cooper #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a fourth quarter touchdown pass in front of defensive back Damian Swann #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on December 1, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) less

Wide receiver Amari Cooper #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a fourth quarter touchdown pass in front of defensive back Damian Swann #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the SEC Championship Game at the ... more

Quarterback AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scrambles for first half yardage against the Georgia Bulldogs during the SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on December 1, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) less

Quarterback AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scrambles for first half yardage against the Georgia Bulldogs during the SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on December 1, 2012 in Atlanta, ... more

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and his players celebrate after their 32-28 win in the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman) less

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and his players celebrate after their 32-28 win in the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP ... more

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Auburn wide receiver Quan Bray (4) is stopped by a host of Alabama players during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Visibile for Alabama is kicker Cade Foster (43), defensive back Vinnie Sunseri (3), defensive back Landon Collins (26) defensive back Brent Calloway (21). (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Auburn wide receiver Quan Bray (4) is stopped by a host of Alabama players during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Visibile ... more

Alabama defensive back Dee Milliner (28) is pictured after making an interception during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Alabama defensive back Dee Milliner (28) is pictured after making an interception during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. ... more

Alabama defensive back Dee Milliner (28) is pictured before a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama defensive back Dee Milliner (28) is pictured before a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

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Alabama coach Nick Saban leads the Crimson Tide on the field before a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama coach Nick Saban leads the Crimson Tide on the field before a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama running back Ben Howell (34) is stopped by Western Carolina defensive back Sertonuse Harris (39) during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Alabama won 49-0. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Alabama running back Ben Howell (34) is stopped by Western Carolina defensive back Sertonuse Harris (39) during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., ... more

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Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) gets brought down by Texas A&M defensive lineman Kirby Ennis (42) during the second quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. less

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) gets brought down by Texas A&M defensive lineman Kirby Ennis (42) during the second quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in ... more

Texas A&M wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a catch as Alabama defensive back John Fulton (10) tries to bring him down during the second quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. less

Texas A&M wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a catch as Alabama defensive back John Fulton (10) tries to bring him down during the second quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, ... more

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) makes it into the end zone as Howard Matthews (31) falls behind him for the touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. less

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) makes it into the end zone as Howard Matthews (31) falls behind him for the touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, ... more

Texas A&M wide receiver Mike Evans (13) just misses catching a pass in the end zone against Alabama defensive back John Fulton (10) during the second half of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. less

Texas A&M wide receiver Mike Evans (13) just misses catching a pass in the end zone against Alabama defensive back John Fulton (10) during the second half of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, ... more

Texas A&M wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes the catch over Alabama defensive back John Fulton (10) during the second half of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. less

Texas A&M wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes the catch over Alabama defensive back John Fulton (10) during the second half of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in ... more

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) is tackled by Alabama defensive back Vinnie Sunseri (3) during the first quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. less

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) is tackled by Alabama defensive back Vinnie Sunseri (3) during the first quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in ... more

Quarterback AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) less

Quarterback AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty ... more

Cornerback John Fulton #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide breaks up a pass to wide receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) less

Cornerback John Fulton #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide breaks up a pass to wide receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Tuscaloosa, ... more

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) scores the winning touchdown past LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) in the second half of their NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Alabama won 21-17. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) scores the winning touchdown past LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) in the second half of their NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. ... more

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) runs over LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) for the go ahead touchdown to beat LSU 21-17 during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) less

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) runs over LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) for the go ahead touchdown to beat LSU 21-17 during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 3, ... more

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) scores the game winning touchdown past LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) in the second half of their NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Alabama won 21-17. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) scores the game winning touchdown past LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) in the second half of their NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, ... more

Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks onto the field before their NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks onto the field before their NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a rushing touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Daily Advertiser, Paul Kieu) less

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a rushing touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, ... more

LSU defensive end Sam Montgomery (99) tries to tackle Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) in the first half of their NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less

LSU defensive end Sam Montgomery (99) tries to tackle Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) in the first half of their NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill ... more

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) celebrates his touchdown with teammates including Jerrod Bierbower (31) in the first half of their NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) celebrates his touchdown with teammates including Jerrod Bierbower (31) in the first half of their NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. ... more

FILE - In this file photo taken Sept. 29, 2012, Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) stiffs arm out of the tackle of Mississippi linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche (4) during their NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, file) less

FILE - In this file photo taken Sept. 29, 2012, Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) stiffs arm out of the tackle of Mississippi linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche (4) during their NCAA college football game in ... more

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2012 file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Barrett Jones (75) reacts after a Crimson Tide score during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Notre Dame's Manti Te'o and the Crimson Tide's Jones are All-Americans and national award winners. They're also fine students who emphasize faith and postponed big money from the NFL to stay in school.(AP Photo/Dave Martin, File) less

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2012 file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Barrett Jones (75) reacts after a Crimson Tide score during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State at ... more

Alabama defensive back Hunter Bush (22) catches the ball prior to an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Alabama defensive back Hunter Bush (22) catches the ball prior to an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave ... more

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP ... more

AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide talks to his offense against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 27, 2012 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide talks to his offense against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 27, 2012 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) leans for yardage as he is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Byron Moore (3) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, in Knoxville, Tenn. Alabama won 44-13. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) less

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) leans for yardage as he is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Byron Moore (3) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, in ... more

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) and teammate Kenny Bell (7) celebrate a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) less

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) and teammate Kenny Bell (7) celebrate a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, in Knoxville, ... more

Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide yells to his team against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 20, 2012 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide yells to his team against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 20, 2012 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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C.J. Mosley #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates an interception against Tennessee Volunteers with Vinnie Sunseri #3 and Quinton Dial #90 at Neyland Stadium on October 20, 2012 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) less

C.J. Mosley #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates an interception against Tennessee Volunteers with Vinnie Sunseri #3 and Quinton Dial #90 at Neyland Stadium on October 20, 2012 in Knoxville, Tennessee. ... more

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) runs with the ball during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) (Associated Press)

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) runs with the ball during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) (Associated Press)

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) runs as he's hit by Tennessee defensive back Byron Moore (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) (Associated Press) less

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) runs as he's hit by Tennessee defensive back Byron Moore (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP ... more

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2012 file photo, Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley (32) squeezes through the Missouri line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, Mo. Mosley is returning for his senior season instead of entering the NFL draft. The consensus All-American said Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, he wants to graduate next December and has "a lot I still haven't accomplished yet as far as football goals." (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, file) less

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2012 file photo, Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley (32) squeezes through the Missouri line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, Mo. Mosley is returning for ... more

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy, top, tries to avoid Missouri defensive back E.J. Gaines while running for a short gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) less

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy, top, tries to avoid Missouri defensive back E.J. Gaines while running for a short gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in ... more

Wide receiver Rolandis Woodland #5 of the Missouri Tigers carries the ball as defensive back Hunter Bush #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide defends during the game at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 13, 2012 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) less

Wide receiver Rolandis Woodland #5 of the Missouri Tigers carries the ball as defensive back Hunter Bush #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide defends during the game at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 13, ... more

Running back Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide leaps over defenders as he carries the ball upfield during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 13, 2012 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX*** less

Running back Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide leaps over defenders as he carries the ball upfield during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 13, 2012 in ... more

Alabama running back Kenyan Drake runs for a 3-yard touchown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in Columbia, Mo. Alabama won 42-10. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson) (Associated Press) less

Alabama running back Kenyan Drake runs for a 3-yard touchown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in Columbia, Mo. Alabama won 42-10. (AP Photo/L.G. ... more

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) stiff-arms Florida Atlantic defensive back D'Joun Smith (21) and runs for a first down during the first half of a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) less

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) stiff-arms Florida Atlantic defensive back D'Joun Smith (21) and runs for a first down during the first half of a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in ... more

Alabama wide receiver Kenny Bell (7) gets past the out stretched hands of Florida Atlantic safety Brent Harstad (24) and runs for a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill) less

Alabama wide receiver Kenny Bell (7) gets past the out stretched hands of Florida Atlantic safety Brent Harstad (24) and runs for a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game on Saturday, ... more

Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell (17) tries to get past Alabama defensive back Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix (6) defensive back Nick Perry during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston) less

Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell (17) tries to get past Alabama defensive back Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix (6) defensive back Nick Perry during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, ... more

Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell, right, carries against Alabama linebacker Xzavier Dickson (47) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston) less

Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell, right, carries against Alabama linebacker Xzavier Dickson (47) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. ... more

Arkansas running back Knile Davis pushes through Alabama defensive backs Robert Lester (37), Vinnie Sunseri (3) and Deion Belue, right, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston) less

Arkansas running back Knile Davis pushes through Alabama defensive backs Robert Lester (37), Vinnie Sunseri (3) and Deion Belue, right, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in ... more

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) is taken down after a first down run by Western Kentucky defensive back Tyree Robinson (22) and defensive back Jonathan Dowling (1) in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) is taken down after a first down run by Western Kentucky defensive back Tyree Robinson (22) and defensive back Jonathan Dowling (1) in the first half of an NCAA college ... more

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Alabama wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) dives over the tackle of Western Kentucky defensive back Arius Wright (21) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Alabama wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) dives over the tackle of Western Kentucky defensive back Arius Wright (21) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, ... more

Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley (32), Nico Johnson (35) and Quinton Dial (90) sack Western Kentucky quarterback Kawaun Jakes (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant Denny Stadium in ... more

Western Kentucky tight end Jack Doyle (82) is stopped by Alabama defensive back Vinnie Sunseri (3), defensive lineman Quinton Dial (90) and defensive back Deion Belue (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Western Kentucky tight end Jack Doyle (82) is stopped by Alabama defensive back Vinnie Sunseri (3), defensive lineman Quinton Dial (90) and defensive back Deion Belue (13) during the second half of an NCAA ... more

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Alabama wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) catches a first quarter touchdown pass as Western Kentucky defensive back Jonathan Dowling (1) defends in an NCAA college football game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Alabama wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) catches a first quarter touchdown pass as Western Kentucky defensive back Jonathan Dowling (1) defends in an NCAA college football game at Bryant Denny Stadium in ... more

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) during the first half of the NCAA college football game against Michigan at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) during the first half of the NCAA college football game against Michigan at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) picks up yardage against Michigan safety Thomas Gordon (30) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/LM Otero) less

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) picks up yardage against Michigan safety Thomas Gordon (30) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, ... more

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) jumps to get extra yardage against Michigan safety Thomas Gordon (30) and defensive end Brennen Beyer (97) during the second half of their NCAA college football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. Alabama won 41-14. (AP Photo/LM Otero) less

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) jumps to get extra yardage against Michigan safety Thomas Gordon (30) and defensive end Brennen Beyer (97) during the second half of their NCAA college football game at ... more

Alabama defensive back Dee Milliner (28) runs back a turnover past Michigan wide receiver Jeremy Gallon (10) during in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/LM Otero) less

Alabama defensive back Dee Milliner (28) runs back a turnover past Michigan wide receiver Jeremy Gallon (10) during in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ... more

C.J. Mosley #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a touchdown interception with Vinnie Sunseri #3 against the Michigan Wolverines at Cowboys Stadium on September 1, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

C.J. Mosley #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a touchdown interception with Vinnie Sunseri #3 against the Michigan Wolverines at Cowboys Stadium on September 1, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by ... more

Alabama tight end Michael Williams (89) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan (90) and safety Jordan Kovacs (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/LM Otero) less

Alabama tight end Michael Williams (89) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan (90) and safety Jordan Kovacs (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Cowboys ... more